As of: November 6th, 2024 8:01 a.m
The Republicans have secured control of the US Senate. For the first time in four years, Trump’s party has a majority in the smaller of the two chambers of Congress.
In the congressional elections in the USA, the Republicans secured the majority in the Senate. This is shown by data from Reuters/Edison Research. Accordingly, at least 51 seats go to the Republican Party. The Democrats have so far won 41 seats.
The victories of the candidates in West Virginia and Ohio were decisive for the majority of Republicans. In West Virginia, Jim Justice won the Senate seat vacated by former Democratic Senator Joe Manchin who resigned.
The Democratic Party also lost its seat in Ohio. Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown, who served three terms in Congress, lost to Republican Senator Bernie Moreno. He is considered a vehement supporter of Republican Donald Trump.
Democrats’ hopes disappointed in Florida, Texas and Nebraska
Recently, the Democrats had mainly hoped for the US states of Florida, Texas and Nebraska. But in Florida, Senator Rick Scott was able to prevail against Democratic Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. In her election campaign, she focused primarily on a campaign against the strict ban on abortion.
The Democrats had the best chance of winning another seat in Texas. But there, too, Ted Cruz won against Democratic congressman and former NFL player Colin Allred.
In Nebraska, Republican Senator Deb Fischer from Nebraska won against her unexpectedly strong challenger, Dan Osborn, an independent candidate.
Far-reaching consequences for future presidents
In addition to the presidency, Americans also voted for a third of the US Senate and the entire House of Representatives. The majority in the chambers of Congress is important for the future US president. If there is no majority, decisions can be blocked.
A further reorganization of the judiciary is also conceivable if Trump wins the election. If Kamala Harris prevails, she would have trouble confirming her Cabinet members and judicial nominees, and the Republican Senate could thwart her domestic policy plans.
